- Former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov recovered his world title belt from his bombed family home in Ukraine.
- Amosov served on the front lines in 2022 and returned to his damaged house to retrieve the belt his mother hid for safekeeping.
- The 32-year-old makes his long-awaited UFC debut at UFC Vegas 112, facing veteran Neil Magny on the prelims.
- Amosov rebounded from a KO loss to Jason Jackson with a submission over Curtis Millender to earn the UFC call-up.
Amosov rescues his championship belt from a war-torn home
Yaroslav Amosov, the former Bellator welterweight champion, went back into a bombed-out family home in Ukraine to recover his world title belt. A viral video shared with credit to s_amoskin on Instagram shows Amosov in camouflage returning to the ruined property and reclaiming the belt his mother had hidden to protect it from the fighting.
In the clip Amosov calls the title “a belt with great history” and vowed not to give it away. The scene underscores how the ongoing conflict has affected fighters and families — and how personal items can become symbols of resilience.
(Embedded post: viral Instagram video credited to s_amoskin showing Amosov retrieving his belt.)
From the front lines to the UFC Octagon
Amosov temporarily left MMA to serve on the front lines for Ukraine in April 2022. After returning to competition, the 32-year-old began his career with an impressive 27-fight win streak. That run ended when he was stopped by Jason Jackson, but Amosov bounced back with a submission win over Curtis Millender — a result that helped secure his UFC contract.
His UFC debut is scheduled for the prelims of UFC Vegas 112, where he will face longtime welterweight veteran Neil Magny. The matchup pairs a rising international talent and ex-world champion with a seasoned gatekeeper who has faced many top fighters over his long UFC career.
What the UFC Vegas 112 appearance means
UFC Vegas 112 takes place on Saturday and is notable as the UFC’s final event of the year and the last show to air on ESPN before the promotion’s new television rights begin with Paramount in January. Amosov’s presence on the card adds narrative weight — a former world champion recovering his legacy while stepping into a new promotion.
The main card features fighters such as Brandon Royval and Manel Kape and will be headlined later in the night. Amosov vs. Magny appears on the prelims and gives fans an early look at the former Bellator kingpin competing under the UFC banner.
Looking ahead: Can Amosov build a UFC title path?
Amosov’s quick recovery from a KO loss and his championship pedigree make him an intriguing addition to the crowded welterweight division. A win over Magny would be a solid first step toward positioning himself among UFC contenders; a loss would raise questions about how he adapts to consistent top-level UFC competition.
For now, the story of Amosov’s belt and his return to the Octagon is a reminder of the human side of fighters — trophies that mean more than sport, and careers shaped by events far beyond the cage.
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